Grandma'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1/2 can water
1 1/2 lb. stew meat
1 medium onion, cut fine
1 or 2 sticks celery, cut fine
salt and pepper
potatoes
carrots
1 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Heat tomatoes, water, onion and celery to boiling.
Then add the meat.
Cook 5 minutes; lower heat and add salt and pepper. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
Add water, if necessary.
Add the vegetables the last half hour of cooking time. Add chili powder and thicken juice with flour and water just before serving.
Cooked green beans or peas may be added, if desired.